The 74-year-old was the last of the Fab Four to be inducted as a solo artist, where he was hailed as "one of the greatest and most creative drummers". While inducting his former bandmate, McCartney said he could always rely on Starr to perform on every song. "You don't have to look with Ringo - he's there," he said.

5. Yoko Ono on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame red carpet 2015

6. Ringo Starr and wife Barbara Bockman before the ceremony

Starr has released 18 solo studio albums, including his latest - Postcards From Paradise - released in 2015.

7. Bill Withers speaks at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Stevie Wonder inducted Withers in the Hall of Fame, with Wonder saying he would often hear Withers' music and say: "I wish I could have written that song," before performing the singer's hit Ain't No Sunshine.

8. Artists perform together on stage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Others artists inducted into the Hall of Fame included Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Green Day and the late Lou Reed - who was inducted by Patti Smith.